Wednesday the 19th of November 2014
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Today we bring to you the welcome news that DIBP will start accepting alternate English tests this month and the scores that define Vocational, Competent, Proficient and Superior English levels in those tests. We also covered the Indian Prime Minister's talk in Sydney and details about the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and China and the resulting visa implications.
Additional English Language Tests to be accepted by the Department of Immigration from the 23rd of November, 2014.                                     
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Visa applications lodged on or after 23rd of November 2014 will have the choice of submitting the following to determine their English Language capabilities:
  • an International English Language Test System (IELTS) test; and
  • an Occupational English Test (OET); and 
  • a Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT); and
  • a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
VOCATIONAL ENGLISH SCORE:

IELTS test score of at least five for each test component corresponds to an OET test score of at least B for each of the four test components and will correspond to the following score for the two additional tests:

  • a TOEFL iBT test score with at least 14 for speaking, 4 for reading, 14 for writing and 4 for listening.
  • a PTE Academic test score of at least 36 for the four test components.
COMPETENT ENGLISH SCORE

IELTS test score of at least six for each test component corresponds to an OET test score of at least B for each of the four test components and will correspond to the following score for the two additional tests:
  • a TOEFL iBT test score with at least 18 for speaking, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 12 for listening.
  • a PTE Academic test score of at least 50 for the four test components.
PROFICIENT ENGLISH SCORE

IELTS test score of at least seven for each test component corresponds to an OET test score of at least B for each of the four test components and will correspond to the following score for the two additional tests:

  • a TOEFL iBT test score with at least 23 for speaking, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 24 for listening.
  • a PTE Academic test score of at least 65 for the four test components.
SUPERIOR ENGLISH SCORE

IELTS test score of at least eight for each test component corresponds to an OET test score of at least A for each of the four test components and will correspond to the following score for the two additional tests:

  • a TOEFL iBT test score with at least 26 for speaking, 29 for reading, 30 for writing and 28 for listening.
  • a PTE Academic test score of at least 79 for the four test components.
The Indian diaspora turns up in tens of thousands to hear the Prime Minister of India speak in Sydney.

 

On Monday the 17th of November, 2014 the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering comprising of the Indian diaspora in Australia at the All Phones Arena in Sydney's Olympic park.  

 

The mood at the venue was euphoric and as the programme commenced one could see the extraordinary fervour and hope Mr Modi inspired. News channels from India as well as Australia were covering the talk live and IMMIGRATIONews was present as well to bring to our readers excerpts from the talk.

 

Mr Modi walks off the stage after his talk. Photo by Tanaya Das

 

Various dignitaries including the current NSW Premier Mr Mike Baird as well as the previous premier Mr Barry O'Farrell welcomed Mr Modi on to the stage. He started the address in English by paying respect to the traditional owners of the land and then continued in Hindi.

 

His talk touched upon Australia and India's shared values and he said "Though it is an overnight journey from India to Australia, it took 28 years for an Indian PM to ever visit Australia. I have come here to assure you that you need not wait for an Indian PM to come and visit you. Sydney is a beautiful city. Australia is a beautiful country. Neither Australia and India can live without cricket. Cricket has united us. But before that, history and culture has strengthened this unbroken partnership. Both countries are democracies. Would I be here if not for democracy?"

 

He also spoke about the joy he felt that Indians in Australia were contributing to the country they now call home and insisted Indians in Australia were ambassadors for their country and culture. He gaves examples of various Australians of Indian origin who represented Australia on the international stage including Bakhtawar Singh who represented Australia in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He said "Besides these individuals, there are several names who have dedicated their lives to Australia. This is exactly our strength. Wherever we are, we propagate love, and contribute to communities. My heartfelt congratulations and acknowledgement." 

 

Mr Modi interacts with attendees before leaving the stage. Photo by Tanaya Das

 

 He addressed the need for a skilled workforce that would cater to the needs of the world and said "The world needs a great workforce. Technology solely cannot do without proper workforce. We are fortunate, to have people in great numbers to cater to the needs of the world. But skills development is also necessary. The needs of workforce across the world has to be mapped and then responded to. There's a huge demand for nurses, maths and science teachers around the world. Gems and jewellery, potato-tomatoes are not the only things we can export. We need to focus through our HRD to prepare for the future needs of the world."

 

He also reiterated that Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders and Overseas Citizen of India will be treated similarly and PIO card holders will be eligible for a life-long visa to India. Before leaving the stage Mr Modi also declared that Australian Passport holders will be given visa on arrival in India. This will come as welcome news since the visa application procedures to India can confound most people.

 

Reporting by: Tanaya Das

Visa implications in Australia and China sign a historic Free Trade Agreement
                                      

On Monday the 17th of November Australia and China signed a Free Trade Agreement which supports increased trade and investment between the two countries through improved temporary entry access within the context of each country's immigration and employment frameworks.

 

'Under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the Government has committed to providing visa pathways for business entrants from China, including Chinese skilled service providers, investors and business visitors,' Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison said. 'This commitment provides businesses with certainty and supports bilateral trade.'

 

Australia has also agreed with China on an Investment Facilitation Arrangement which will enable companies to respond to the unique economic and labour market challenges related to large infrastructure development projects with an expected capital expenditure of $150 million.

  

'The Investment Facilitation Arrangement will allow Chinese owned companies registered in Australia to negotiate project-based labour agreements for large infrastructure development projects,' Minister Morrison said.

  

'Sponsors seeking to enter into a labour agreement under the Investment Facilitation Arrangement would need to demonstrate a labour market need, pay the Australian market salary rate and comply with all Australian laws, including those relating to employment and licensing.

  

The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement also includes a Work and Holiday visa arrangement for up to 5,000 educated Chinese nationals each year, who will be able to have an extended holiday in Australia for up to 12 months, as well as undertake short term work and study.

 
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